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Kenvue names Heather Howlett interim CFO; role tied to Kimberly-Clark merger closing
Kenvue Inc.
- CFO Amit Banati stepping down effective May 12, 2026; Heather Howlett appointed interim CFO & CAO same date.
- Howlett receives $125k/month stipend during interim period, plus unchanged base salary of $544k, target bonus $299k, equity $420k.
- Interim CFO term runs until closing of previously announced merger with Kimberly-Clark Corporation (date Nov 2, 2025).
- Howlett joined Kenvue as Chief Accounting Officer in May 2023 after roles at Trane Technologies and PricewaterhouseCoopers.
- Stipend will not affect severance plan qualification or bonus determination; Howlett remains at-will employee.
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